The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/icelandic-eco-village/">Solheimar ecovillage</a> that I visited while on holiday in Iceland was full of interesting takes on environmentally conscious architecture. For example, most of the buildings have sod roofs, which provide extremely good insulation in Iceland's cold, windy climate. Architecture in the village places heavy emphasis on local building materials and geothermal power. From a design standpoint, the most interesting building in Solheimar is at the heart of the village: <a title="" href="http://www.ask.is/english/projects/projects_more.asp?verkflokkur=5&amp;id=108&amp;skoda=texti" target="new">Sesseljuhus</a>.

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Sesseljuhus - Green Roof

Sustainable timber and a sod roof are just a couple of examples of eco-conscious building.

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Sesseljuhus Building

Turf roofs are popular across Iceland, as they're ideal for insulation in both summer and winter.

Sesseljuhus's timber cladding is made from Siberian driftwood that made its way over to Iceland via ocean currents.

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Sesseljuhus Glass Wall

Timber and glass reflect the starkness of the Icelandic landscape.

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Sesseljuhus Interior

Bright and spacious, the interior is also clad in sustainable wood, and is as perfect for all kinds of community get-togethers.

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sesseljuhus

Sesseljuhus really is at the heart of Solheimar life.

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Sesseliuhus Plans

ASK's plans for the Sesseljuhus, before construction began.

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Sesseljuhus at Solheimar

The Solheimar ecovillage that I visited while on holiday in Iceland was full of interesting takes on environmentally conscious architecture. For example, most of the buildings have sod roofs, which provide extremely good insulation in Iceland's cold, windy climate. Architecture in the village places heavy emphasis on local building materials and geothermal power. From a design standpoint, the most interesting building in Solheimar is at the heart of the village: Sesseljuhus.